{"product_id":"the-teacher-evaluation-handbook-step-by-step-techniques-and-forms-for-improving-instruction-9780138883898","title":"The Teacher Evaluation Handbook: Step-By-Step Techniques and Forms for Improving Instruction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Renfro C. Manning\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Jossey-Bass\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Jossey-Bass\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Evaluation \u0026amp; Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Inside Flap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere's a practical handbook that gives you step-by-step guidelines and materials for creating and implementing a teacher evaluation program-- and for improving the instructional process...increasing teacher involvement...and significantly enhancing morale in your school. You'll find dozens of ready-to-use methods and techniques to transform evaluation into a creative and dynamic process that promotes individual and professional growth through accurate and equitable performance measurement. The Handbook guides you every step of the way, from developing evaluation criteria and training observers to carrying out successful evaluation conferences. You'll even see how to develop a differentiated pay program that encourages improved performance. Here are just a few of the outstanding features you'll find in the Handbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to use a step-by-step peer observer system to remove much of the threat traditionally associated with evaluation, making it the focus of an outstanding instructional program.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make staff development an integral part of evaluation-- and how to secure teacher support and cooperation in the process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA review of teaching competencies from national, state, and local sources which you can use to develop your own customized evaluation system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to develop sensitive, tactful conferencing skills (the primary tool of evaluation) that help you set a relaxed atmosphere, keep the conference on target, protect the ego of the other person, avoid getting sidetracked with unrelated discussion, and accomplish what you set out to do.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA summary checklist for developing a viable, successful differentiated pay system that encourages growth, effective teaching practice, and creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to help teachers who do not meet minimum requirements...how to confront teachers with problems...and how to terminate employment-in the most diplomatic and least painful way possible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e By following the approach outlined in this book you can easily develop and put into practice a system of evaluation that gives teachers a greater sense of involvement, raises morale, and has a positive effect on the entire instructional process.","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45154126266519,"sku":"9780138883898","price":2687.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780138883898.webp?v=1767299688","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-teacher-evaluation-handbook-step-by-step-techniques-and-forms-for-improving-instruction-9780138883898","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}